2005 Ford Five Hundred: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Apr 24, 2020 · Fuel system · 177,593 miles · MA

The fuel system is malfunctioning. The fuel tank has a crack caused by a welding point on the fuel tank was broken loose. Over time I saw my fuel gauge drop dramatically. This causes me to get gas more often.

Filed Feb 9, 2017 · Airbags · 204,000 miles · IA

My 2005 ford 500 some times the dash quits working radio heat that stuff is fine but the dash it's self RPM speedometor gas gauge all the dash quits and when that happens the airbag light comes on because when the dash quits so does the airbags that is a saftey and should be a recall

Filed May 23, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 36,000 miles · MA

Part of an ongoing series of issues with this vehicle (see earlier reports), initial symptom was the dash lights & needles shutting off intermittently (but now for extended periods). Vehicle then began showing random warning lights including "check engine", which was diagnosed first time as low fuel level sensors a & b. Since that time I'd disconnected the battery on a suggestion of a mechanic friend and all the issues disappeared for a few weeks. Yesterday the check engine light came back, and the car was running poorly (creeping when first off brakes, not up shifting), when the dash was operable it showed alternating check engine/check transmission warnings, and vehicle was surging/lagging noticeably at highway speeds. I again did the battery disconnect last night, and the car is operating normal today, but I'm sure it will recur shortly. I am hesitant to take it to a dealer as this sounds like a significant electronics issue, and I have already read up on the ford tsb 06-17-9 that is documented online, not all of which aligns with my issues. Had the battery reset had no impact on the problems I would say it's a mechanical matter, but it seems clear its a computer or electrical issue.

Filed May 21, 2013 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · VA

Driving down the interstate and the instrument cluster stopped working. The speedometer, tacometer, fuel gauge, turn signal indicator as well as the rest of the digital insturments quite working. I pulled over and checked and my outside lights and radio worked.

Filed Apr 8, 2008 · Electrical · 37,500 miles · PA

I would like a safety recall issued for the ford 500, the instrument panel has a defect causing all of the needles and controls to malfunction leaving the driver with no speedometer, gas gauge or temperature gauge, ford is aware there is a problem and has issued a technical service bulletin to the dealers, however, with no recall you will be charged for the replacement of the panel and this may keep some people from having them replaced, I was charged a $100 deductible for this repair and in all fairness it should have been covered by a ford recall since they are aware of the problem and has the potential to be a serious safety issue!!

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Electrical · 45,200 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. When the vehicle was started, only the wrench and air bag indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred while it was dark outside and the fuel gauge and speedometer were not visible. The radio was still operating. After 15 minutes, there was a power surge and the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was still at the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 45,200. Updated 01-30-08. *kb the consumer stated took the vehicle to the dealer on january 11, 2008 and stated there is a service bulletin to problem and reset the system. Updated 01/30/08

Filed Jun 1, 2006 · Fuel system · 6,500 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated the fuel gauge was sticking intermittently and would not indicate the proper amount of fuel in the tank. Eventually the gauge would not operate at all. The dealership determined the problem was with the fuel quality and added fuel enhancers to the fuel tank. Currently the fuel gauge has been working properly. The contact maintained if there was actually a problem with fuel quality the proper authorities should be notified. Updated *ak updated 6/20/2006 - *nm updated 06/19/06- the dealer told the consumer that sulfur was in the fuel that he was using, which was causing the problem.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Lights · OH

The consumer's 2005 ford 500 provided insufficient lighting in the dash. *nm this problem affected the consumers view of the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and the oil unit(s).